Trump wants drug price caps tied to foreign nations. Here's why Biden never did it.
President Trump is now seeking to implement the idea through an executive order.
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Trump ordering U.S. to pay only the price other nations do for some drugs
"We are going to pay the lowest price there is in the world," President Trump said Monday.
House Republicans face dilemma over Medicaid cuts
The GOP is unlikely to reach its lofty goal in spending cuts without paring back Medicaid, the safety net that helps more than 70 million people.
Medicare and Medicaid will not cover weight loss drugs, Trump administration decides
The Biden administration had proposed to expand coverage of the drugs.
Senate committee advances Oz's nomination to lead Medicare, Medicaid agency
The Senate Finance Committee voted to advance the nomination of Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Dr. Oz pledges to continue Medicare drug price talks started by Biden
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the former surgeon and television host, was nominated to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
More hospitals treating patients at home to reduce overcrowding
There are more than 380 approved hospital-at-home programs in 39 states.
Why hospitals are treating patients at home
There are more than 380 approved hospital-at-home programs in 39 states, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. In overcrowded hospitals, the programs can help free up needed beds -- a persistent issue in facilities such as Mass General Brigham. Mark Strassmann reports.
Here's what to know about Social Security's new overpayment rule
The policy could lead to hardship for some elderly Americans, Social Security advocates say. Here's what to know.
What Americans want Trump's speech to discuss
President Trump is expected to lay out his legislative priorities during his address to Congress tonight. CBS News polling has some insights on what Americans want to see from lawmakers. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has more.
What to know about Medicaid as Republicans consider cuts
Medicaid, the state-federal health insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities, touches millions of Americans and has become deeply woven into the U.S. health care system.
Trump administration pauses federal grants
The Trump administration has paused all federal grants and loans and while it will not pause Social Security or Medicare benefits, there is a temporary hold on all programs related to DEI, the Green New Deal and foreign aid assistance. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more.
Ozempic, Wegovy on list for Medicare drug price negotiations
The hugely popular medications Ozempic and Wegovy, used for diabetes and weight loss, will be included in the next round of talks to negotiate lower Medicare drug prices.
Here's what to know about Medicare's new $2,000 prescription drug cap
Millions of Medicare enrollees are likely to see relief in 2025 when a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket prescription drug-spending goes into effect.
The health stories that shaped 2024
2024 was a year of historic health headlines. From Ozempic to E. coli, CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder joins to look back at the medical stories that defined the year.
New White House rule expands GLP-1 access
A New White House proposal would make Medicare and Medicaid cover GLP-1 weight loss drugs for people who are obese. The move would expand affordable access to the drugs to some 7.4 million people. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Doctor on Biden's GLP-1 drug coverage plan
The Biden administration is proposing a new rule that would make popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder discusses whether the current or next administration can make this happen.
Behind Biden's weight loss drug proposal
President Biden's proposal to expand Medicaid and Medicare coverage for some weight loss drugs could impact thousands of Americans. CBS News' Alexander Tin breaks down what's known about the expansion.
Biden's weight loss drug coverage plan
President Biden's proposal for Medicaid and Medicare coverage for weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy could draw opposition from the drug industry and President-elect Donald Trump's administration. Julie Rovner, the chief Washington correspondent for Kaiser Health News, joins CBS News with more.
Biden wants drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic covered by Medicare, Medicaid
Millions of Americans would be eligible to have popular drugs used for weight loss like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a rule the Biden administration has proposed.
Trump fills out picks to lead health agencies
President-elect Donald Trump is rounding out his Cabinet with several choices to lead the nation's top health agencies. Dr. Richard Besser, former acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, joins CBS News to examine Trump's picks.
Doctor answers latest medical questions
Cases of several dangerous bacterial infections and viruses have been growing around the U.S. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder answers questions about these health concerns. She also discusses President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Trump taps Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead key Medicare and Medicaid agency
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022. Now he's Trump's choice to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Trump names RFK Jr. as his pick to run HHS
President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday named Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. If confirmed, Kennedy would be in charge of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institutes of Health, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Food and Drug Administration. CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Seniors will pay more for Medicare in 2025. Here's what to know.
Medicare's Part B monthly premium is outpacing both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
Trump announces "partnership" between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel
"I am proud to announce that, after much consideration and negotiation, US Steel will REMAIN in America," President Trump wrote Friday afternoon.
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Hundreds of border agents to help ICE with arrests in U.S. interior
The Trump administration is planning to dispatch Border Patrol agents to help with ICE arrests, part of a wider gambit to boost deportations by enlisting agencies across the government.
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Emails shed new light on Trump rally shooter Thomas Crooks
Emails and essays obtained by CBS News shed new light on Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old who opened fire at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Billy Joel cancels concert tour dates and reveals health diagnosis
Billy Joel announced Friday that all of his scheduled concerts up to early July 2026 have been canceled after a recent diagnosis with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus.
Judge stops Trump from revoking Harvard's ability to enroll foreign students
It is Harvard's second suit against the Trump administration.
Trump signs executive orders to "usher in the American nuclear renaissance"
The White House says the orders President Trump approved Friday will help promote American energy dominance.
8 found guilty of Kim Kardashian jewelry heist in Paris; 2 acquitted
Eight people were found guilty of robbing Kim Kardashian in Paris in 2016. Two defendants were acquitted.
Stabbing at German train station leaves several people injured, authorities say
The attacker targeted people on the platform in the city of Hamburg, according to police.
Pentagon lost contact with Army chopper in May, causing 2 aborted D.C. landings
On May 1, the Pentagon briefly lost contact with an Army helicopter nearby, causing two planes to abort landings at D.C.'s Reagan National Airport.
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Pentagon lost contact with Army chopper in May, causing 2 aborted D.C. landings
On May 1, the Pentagon briefly lost contact with an Army helicopter nearby, causing two planes to abort landings at D.C.'s Reagan National Airport.
McDonald's says it will close CosMc's. Here are the locations.
McDonald's will shutter all standalone CosMc's locations starting next month ager two years after launching the chain in 2023.
How Trump misrepresented images to support "White genocide" claim
President Trump has made allegations of persecution of White farmers in South Africa.
Boeing, Justice Department reach deal to avoid trial over 737 crashes
The U.S. Department of Justice said Boeing must pay $1.1 billion, including $445 million for the crash victims' families.
Roberts halts court order requiring DOGE to produce information about its work
A district court judge had ordered DOGE to turn over information to a government watchdog group about its operations and personnel.
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Trump announces "partnership" between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel
"I am proud to announce that, after much consideration and negotiation, US Steel will REMAIN in America," President Trump wrote Friday afternoon.
McDonald's says it will close CosMc's. Here are the locations.
McDonald's will shutter all standalone CosMc's locations starting next month ager two years after launching the chain in 2023.
Boeing, Justice Department reach deal to avoid trial over 737 crashes
The U.S. Department of Justice said Boeing must pay $1.1 billion, including $445 million for the crash victims' families.
How GOP bill's new tax rules for tips and overtime could impact you
The massive budget bill passed by the House includes new tax breaks for tipped workers and those who get overtime.
Markets slide after Trump lobs tariff threats at Apple and EU
The markets closed lower Friday after President Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on Apple and 50% tariff on the European Union.
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Judge strikes down Trump order targeting law firm Jenner & Block
President Trump's push to punish law firms faced another setback Friday, as a judge ruled his order targeting Jenner & Block is unconstitutional.
Pentagon lost contact with Army chopper in May, causing 2 aborted D.C. landings
On May 1, the Pentagon briefly lost contact with an Army helicopter nearby, causing two planes to abort landings at D.C.'s Reagan National Airport.
Trump announces "partnership" between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel
"I am proud to announce that, after much consideration and negotiation, US Steel will REMAIN in America," President Trump wrote Friday afternoon.
How Trump misrepresented images to support "White genocide" claim
President Trump has made allegations of persecution of White farmers in South Africa.
Roberts halts court order requiring DOGE to produce information about its work
A district court judge had ordered DOGE to turn over information to a government watchdog group about its operations and personnel.
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Billy Joel cancels concert tour dates and reveals health diagnosis
Billy Joel canceled his upcoming tour, including all of his scheduled concerts up to early July 2026, after a recent diagnosis with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus.
Republicans aim to punish states that insure unauthorized immigrants
A GOP tax-and-spending bill the House approved Thursday would slash federal Medicaid reimbursement for states that offer health coverage to immigrants without legal status.
U.S. reports cases of new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 behind surge in China
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
Skincare industry profits from marketing products tweens shouldn't use
A CBS News Confirmed analysis of a dozen skincare influencers' accounts found that many featured ingredients not suitable for kids and were undisclosed brand partnerships or sponsored posts.
Could weight loss drugs help prevent cancer? Here's what a new study found.
Researchers found GLP-1s may modestly reduce the risk of 14 obesity-related cancers, especially colorectal cancer, when compared to a weight-neutral medication used to treat diabetes.
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Stabbing at Germany train station leaves several people injured, authorities say
The attacker targeted people on the platform in the city of Hamburg, according to police.
Trump announces "partnership" between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel
"I am proud to announce that, after much consideration and negotiation, US Steel will REMAIN in America," President Trump wrote Friday afternoon.
8 found guilty of Kim Kardashian jewelry heist in Paris; 2 acquitted
Eight people were found guilty of robbing Kim Kardashian in Paris in 2016. Two defendants were acquitted.
How Trump misrepresented images to support "White genocide" claim
President Trump has made allegations of persecution of White farmers in South Africa.
Helmsman of cargo ship that nearly hit cabin was reportedly asleep
The 443-foot NCL Salten sailed up onto shore next to Johan Helberg's wooden cabin around dawn on Thursday.
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8 found guilty of Kim Kardashian jewelry heist in Paris; 2 acquitted
Eight people were found guilty of robbing Kim Kardashian in Paris in 2016. Two defendants were acquitted.
Book excerpt: "Three Days in June" by Anne Tyler
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author's latest novel – a New York Times bestseller – details a long weekend in the life of a divorced school administrator, bookended by the loss of her job and her daughter's wedding.
Lainey Wilson on imposter syndrome and new single, "Somewhere Over Laredo"
After a year of chart-topping success, award wins, and an engagement, Lainey Wilson says she's learning to accept her achievements.
Billy Joel cancels concert tour dates and reveals health diagnosis
Billy Joel canceled his upcoming tour, including all of his scheduled concerts up to early July 2026, after a recent diagnosis with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus.
Lainey Wilson shares new single
Fresh off winning four ACM Awards, including Entertainer of the Year, Lainey Wilson joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her whirlwind year, new single "Somewhere Over Laredo," and her upcoming performance at the American Music Awards.
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Trump threatens to hit Apple with 25% tariff on iPhone sales
President Trump said he would impose steep tariff on Apple unless company starts manufacturing some iPhones in the U.S.
Do AI chatbots have free speech?
A federal judge in Orlando has ruled that artificial intelligence chatbots do not have free speech in a case centered around a wrongful death lawsuit. A 14-year-old died by suicide last year and his mother says the startup Character.Ai is to blame. Tech journalist Yasmin Khorram breaks it all down.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
iPhone designer Jony Ive joining OpenAI as part of $6.5 billion deal
Jony Ive, the famed designer behind iconic Apple products, will join OpenAI to create devices with generative artificial intelligence capability.
How to deal with AI coming for your job
Fiverr CEO Micha Kaufman recently warned his employees about the impact of artificial intelligence on their jobs. Kaufman joins CBS News with more on his tips to beat the AI curve.
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NOAA reveals 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast
With the 2025 hurricane season starting June 1, NOAA forecasters announced their prediction for how many tropical storms and hurricanes to expect this year.
Study suggests scientists were wrong about dark streaks on Mars
Slope streaks once believed to be signs of water on Mars might really be signs of rockfall and high winds, a new study says.
Custom gene therapy saves infant
Baby KJ Muldoon was born with a rare genetic condition that is often fatal, but doctors used custom CRISPR gene therapy to target the exact mutation in his DNA. His family shares their emotional journey in their first TV interview with CBS News.
Richard Garwin, a designer of the first hydrogen bomb, dies at 97
Garwin advised several presidents published more than 500 papers and was granted 47 U.S. patents.
Universe will die "much sooner than expected," researchers say
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
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Georgia man charged in wife's killing 19 years after fleeing with nanny
Investigators got a big break when investigators traveled to Costa Rica and found the nanny willing to talk after her relationship with Jon Worrell had ended.
8 guilty in Kardashian jewelry heist case
A Paris court delivered verdicts to the people accused of carrying out an armed heist targeting reality TV star Kim Kardashian in 2016. Eight of the 10 defendants were found guilty. CBS News' Tina Kraus reports.
8 found guilty of Kim Kardashian jewelry heist in Paris; 2 acquitted
Eight people were found guilty of robbing Kim Kardashian in Paris in 2016. Two defendants were acquitted.
Trump shooter was designing bomb, emails show
The 20-year-old who attempted to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump at a July 2024 rally in Pennsylvania ordered materials to make a bomb, documents show. However, emails show Thomas Matthew Crooks was still working on applications to transfer out of community college. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has the details.
Minneapolis mayor on police reform shift
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is reacting to the Trump administration's latest moves that impact police reform efforts. This comes five years after George Floyd's death following an encounter with Minneapolis police officers. Frey joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
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NASA's Mars Perseverance's snaps new selfie with a Martian dust devil
The latest selfie by NASA's Perseverance rover at Mars has captured an unexpected guest: a Martian dust devil.
Study suggests scientists were wrong about dark streaks on Mars
Slope streaks once believed to be signs of water on Mars might really be signs of rockfall and high winds, a new study says.
Webb telescope captures images of Jupiter's auroras in stunning detail
Jupiter's stunning auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth, as pictured in new images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.
May's full flower moon appears today. Here's how and when to see it.
May's full flower moon will light up the night sky.
Soviet-era spacecraft plunges back to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit
Kosmos 482 was launched by the then-Soviet Union in 1972 as part of a series of missions bound for Venus. But this one never made it out of orbit around Earth, stranded there by a rocket malfunction.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
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8 guilty in Kardashian jewelry heist case
A Paris court delivered verdicts to the people accused of carrying out an armed heist targeting reality TV star Kim Kardashian in 2016. Eight of the 10 defendants were found guilty. CBS News' Tina Kraus reports.
Stocks fall as Trump threatens new tariffs
The Dow Jones closed down on Friday as President Trump's fresh tariff threats lit a fire under the European Union and Apple. Sarah Frier, Bloomberg technology editor, joins with analysis.
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Trump threatens to hit Apple with a 25% tariff on iPhones made outside the U.S.; Jury convicts eight people in the 2016 robbery of Kim Kardashian in Paris.
Norway homeowner wakes up to ship at doorstep
A man in Norway woke up Thursday to find a 440-foot container ship dangerously close to his front doorstep. There were no injuries, and the cause remains unknown.
Trump shooter was designing bomb, emails show
The 20-year-old who attempted to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump at a July 2024 rally in Pennsylvania ordered materials to make a bomb, documents show. However, emails show Thomas Matthew Crooks was still working on applications to transfer out of community college. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has the details.